Behind the Scenes: Heather Locklear

Watching Heather Locklear on the set of our July cover shoot at L.A.'s Smashbox Studios, we almost forgot about her celebrity status. Even as a photographer, stylists,and REDBOOK staffers buzzed around her, it was obvious she doesn't think herself a superstar; she seems more like your pal who just happens to be famous(and unbelievably gorgeous).

Heather certainly looks the part -- but she's more of a gal pal than a fashion diva.

When she arrived at 10:30am, Heather looked comfy and chic, wearing navy blue velour track pants, a long-sleeved top, and carrying a Michael Kors straw bag as she stepped out of her stretch limo. It didn't take long for stylist Lorenzo Martin and Collier Strong to get her natural beauty picture-perfect.

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Before trying on her first outfit, Heather was quick to consult with REDBOOK fashion director Audrey Slater about what she should wear. "She was so real and normal," says Slater. "If she didn't like the way a certain top looked on her, she'd say, 'But this would look great on you!' She's someone you totally want to be friends with."

Soon Heather chose three looks: a lacy, off-white camisole with dark jeans, a sequined tank dress with a cozy cashmere sweater, and a beaded turquoise tank top with white jeans. She looked amazing in them all, but her sunny California style really came through in the camisole -- and we knew we had our cover.

She even found the mellow, atmospheric tunes of the Garden State soundtrack a little too relaxed for her bubbly personality and asked if we could put on some rock 'n' roll. Her rocker hubby, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, would be proud.